Garden & Outdoor Living

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 29, 2025 – The newly established women's network in the home improvement and gardening industry, "LaDIY," held its inaugural meeting on January 22, 2025, at the OBI in Wermelskirchen, Germany. Approximately 50 engaged industry representatives came together to exchange ideas, find inspiration, and network. The event marked the beginning of a long-term network aimed at strengthening the role of women in the industry and increasing their visibility.

LaDIY: A Collaborative Effort to Empower Women in DIY

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 27, 2025 – The Handelsverband Heimwerken, Bauen und Garten (BHB), a leading industry association for home improvement, building, and gardening in the DACH region, welcomes bellaflora, a prominent Austrian garden center chain, as its newest member. This addition strengthens the BHB's network, now comprising 25 retail members and 218 supporting members from industry and service sectors.

bellaflora: A Blooming Success in the Austrian Garden Center Landscape

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 27, 2025 – Following the ban of some allegedly invasive plant species in Switzerland, there has also been media attention and scaremongering against the corresponding species in Germany, without the corresponding critical classification. In some cases, even plants that do not appear on the relevant European Union’s list of prohibited species were portrayed as invasive. This reporting has given certain plants a bad reputation among consumers, leading to declining sales and revenue losses for manufacturing businesses in Germany.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 23, 2025 – The Garden Industry Association (IVG) eV has expanded its membership with the addition of several new companies in 2024 and early 2025. These new members bring expertise and strengthen the association's representation across various sectors within the garden industry.

New Members Enhance IVG's Reach Across Multiple Departments

The Reimagined SPIRIT® Gas Grill: Precision, Versatility, and Exceptional Results

Since its debut in 1995, the Weber SPIRIT® gas grill has set the standard for performance, durability, and affordability. Now, Weber has reimagined this iconic grill, combining cutting-edge technology, sleek design, and intuitive features.

Boost Burners for Enhanced Performance

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 29, 2024 - The second day of the BHB DIY Retail Congress 2024 continued its exploration of current trends and developments within the home improvement, building, and gardening sectors. With a focus on practical, operational approaches, the event offered seven interactive masterclasses where participants engaged in lively discussions and knowledge sharing.

Celebrating a Lifetime of Achievement

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 26, 2024 - The BHB (Handelsverband Heimwerken, Bauen und Garten e.V.), the leading trade association for DIY, building, and gardening in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, held its Annual General Meeting today in Bonn. The meeting saw the election of two new board members, marking a shift in leadership for the association.

New Faces on the Board

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 10, 2024 – The 15th IVG Garden Market Forum, held on November 5th, 2024, at the Maritim Hotel in Düsseldorf, brought together around 250 participants from the green industry to explore the multifaceted role of gardens in today's world.

Themed "Garden Connects," the forum emphasized how gardens have evolved beyond mere green spaces to become hubs for hobbies, recreation, and social connection.

Industry Insights and Trends

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 4, 2024 -  BHB Association Gears Up for the Annual Industry Congress with Renewed Focus on Innovation and Customer Experience

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 29, 2024 – The German DIY industry associations are breathing a sigh of relief as the European Commission proposes a 12-month delay in the implementation of the Entwaldungsfreie Lieferkettenverordnung (EUDR), or Deforestation-free Supply Chains Regulation. This postponement provides much-needed preparation time for businesses grappling with the complexities of the new regulation.